Software Engineer/Test - Lead

Peraton is seeking a Test Lead to support the NOAA AWIPS program, the nationwide weather forecasting platform relied upon by more than 150 operational sites. In this role, you will lead system-level testing, verification, and validation efforts to ensure AWIPS delivers reliable, high-performance capabilities critical to national weather operations.

What You'll Do:

Lead system, integration, regression, and acceptance testing activities

• Develop test plans, procedures, traceability matrices, and final reports

• Coordinate test execution with engineers and stakeholders

• Support test readiness reviews, defect tracking, and requirements compliance

• Perform system-level integration and testing of COTS and custom software

• Execute testing in Linux environments; create and modify scripts (Bash, Python, etc.)

• Support Agile development using JIRA and automated testing tools

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
• 4 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of test engineering, verification/validation, or system integration experience.
• Experience developing test plans, procedures, and traceability matrices.
• Familiarity with Linux, distributed systems, and operational testing.
• Experience supporting regression and integration testing in Agile environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting NOAA, NWS, or other environmental or weather-focused operational systems.
• Active/Current Public Trust

** This position is contingent upon contract award **

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